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Hi again, I've gotten a smaller, bisque colored one. I also wanted a single sink, really like the idea of being able to put the turkey roaster in to soak. I was suppose to be getting a 36" farm style, but with my designer having her problem, I'm getting a 30" farm style that has to be completely undermounted (which I did want) because she forgot to order the correct cabinet. They (my guys) can cut the front away to make it look farm, but because it's not constructed for a farm sink, I'm very nervous about doing that.
Why the faucet? I'm interested, but I worry about the pull thing breaking too easily. Thinking of going with it all separate. But gosh, I really, really like the clean line of the one you guys chose. At least we are getting a little closer, I've got walls and a ceiling now!!!

Posted by Joyce lund – December 20, 2006 7:46 PM

Pull out faucets are a blessing! Have had one since 8 yrs and going strong.... We have our new undermount sinks sitting in the garage. Love the idea of easy clean-up. Our soon to be old over the counter sinks are a nightmare;(

Posted by Anita – December 20, 2006 8:47 PM

We finally have countertops and sink/ faucet -- just in time for the holidays (although the pre-holiday baking didn't happen this year -- so sad!). This part of the job was significantly delayed as the .com we ordered the sink from never delivered -- it was supposed to be here in 2-3 weeks, after 7 weeks and substantial number of lies we cancelled and went to Lowes. Here's the hint -- if you find a great deal online, print it out and take it to Lowes -- they'll match it! We saved $80 on our Kindred sink (which we got for $250 less than our contractor wanted to charge).
By the way, if you are in the Knoxville area, I strongly recommend Arttech for countertops. Marvin was great to work with -- wonderful communication and patience through the delays. We chose quartz as it seemed the best way to go for someone who doesn't want to take time to seal countertops regularly. In the search we learned one thing that may help -- all quartz countertops are the same materials. So choose your favorite pattern and don't worry about the brand.

Posted by Sharon – December 24, 2006 9:31 AM

We just got a double sink, stainless under granite, deeper on the left than the right, and put the disposal on the deep sink. We got a single-stem faucet from Delta, a really top of the line with removable sprayer (a lot like the one in the picture) but brushed stainless. The spray faucet stays in spray mode when you let go of the button.
I opted to get an electric tankless heater installed under the sink; I got a small capacity one because we just wanted to heat the water to at least handwashing temperature without waiting for the water from the big tank to arrive. We get water now that is plenty hot when the hot arrives from the big tank (about 40 feet away), but alas, the flow is only 1/2 gallon-per-minute; about 1/2 the flow of the cold water (I should have gone for one size larger to get a greater flow). The heater is rated in "temperature rise" with a maximum of around 165 Deg F. When the input water is cold (around 40 Deg F the output is lukewarm (maybe 110 Deg F), so it is a little disappointing. When the hot water arrives from the tank it is plenty hot (it has a max output temp.) Since doing dishes you mostly mix hot with cold you get the "sterilizing hot" for rinsing if you want it and the flow is adequate most of the time (in mixed mode.)
We are in Southern California where water conservation is an issue so it is a compromise; I did not want the constant energy wasting of a recirculating system. We have gas water heat and we will later on go to a tankless gas water heater. The dishwasher gets its hot water directly from the tank supply (it has its own heater...)

Posted by Mark – December 26, 2006 5:47 PM

We also installed a tank less water heater under our kitchen countertop to service a kitchen and one bath (we used the smaller of two choices). It's an electrical system, and works just fine; however, they do have the drawback of requiring more power than a regular electric water heater, so we had to run new (8 gage) wires from our electrical panel, and upgrade the circuit breakers. You have to do a trade-off of gaining the extra space vs. the added costs. I also understand that the gas tank less units require a special double walled stainless steel vent line which could be some trouble installing, depending on how your present water heater vents.

Posted by Dwayne Lund – December 30, 2006 11:15 AM

I have 2 single bowl sinks and 2 hansa rhonda faucets. I love the way the faucets look and work but will never own another as they leak. A simple gasket needs to be replaced but you need to get the part from the factory and take the entire faucet apart. I need a plumber. A problem so never again. I do love the larger single bowl sink. I have 2 stainless steel franke sinks and would definitely buy them again.

Posted by kim – January 8, 2007 9:23 PM

okay - so with the single large sink - what do y'all do when you are draining washed dishes - do you just drain them on the counter?

Posted by jenn – January 9, 2007 1:31 PM

I just finished up a major house renovation with a total kitchen re-do. I chose a 30" undermount Elkay sink installed and a Grohe faucet, plus soap dispenser, chilled water at the sink and an air switch for the disposal. I am thrilled with everything especially the chilled water dispenser and the air switch for the disposal. Why have to reach to a wall or under sink when it can be a button right on the counter. The chilled water at the sink happened because the 700 series Sub-Zero we installed did not have any water. One other thing I did was to not install any electrical plugs on the backsplash. Instead, I had the contractor install plug bars under the cabinets along with the lighting. This way my beautiful Italian crackle finish subway tile backsplash is uninterrupted by not so attractive switches and sockets. Write me if interested and I can send pictures. This was a stroke of genious on my part and I got the idea from a show on HGTV of course last year.

Posted by Pamela – January 28, 2007 5:18 PM

Hi jenn--call us weird--we have never used one side of a sink to wash and another to drain or rinse, even when we had a two sided sink. Jim frequently used the heating vent on the floor as a drying space (we don't have one to do that with now...)Our mode is to set them on the counter, or even on the edge of the sink and dry and put away. This hasn't changed with the new sink--which I happen to love and enjoy every time I use it! :) Gretchen (homeowner)

Posted by Gretchen – February 1, 2007 5:43 PM

I'm in decision mode--I want an undermount stainless double bowl farm sink, 33" (really sharp)--I've had a big stainless bowl for a long time, but I love how we can soak in one and rinse or wash in the other at my in-law's. I'm concerned about installation though; the kitchen guy said these types of installs are prone to water getting down into the lower part of the cabinet if it runs off the counter near the edge of the sink. Anyone ever heard of this happening? Advice on installation? Thanks!

Posted by Tammi – February 2, 2007 9:47 PM

Re: Pamela and no plugs/switches on the granite backsplash. I too do not want my beautiful granite interrupted with switch plates etc. But is it convenient to be reaching up under the cabinets to plug in your appliances? I am considering having the switch openings cut at the very top of the backsplash. Re:granite. I too was put off by the idea of having to reseal every couple of years. Our designer just told me that they now have a process that seals it for 15 years! I love the beauty and randomness of granite - the man made stuff is just too uniform. Hope to start by April 1

Posted by Sharon – February 21, 2007 4:44 PM

We just chose our granite today. Now deciding on the sink. Definitely undermount. Pros and cons of single vs. double sink?
I too never wash in one side and rinse in the other. I am really leaning toward single. Any recommendations?

Posted by Sue – March 12, 2007 10:52 PM

We also chose our granite recently and our undermount sink. Do you have to use an undermount faucet with an undermount sink? What does a person do with the dishwasher vent???

Thanks!

Posted by Sandy – March 30, 2007 2:41 AM

Y didn't you get a double with a soap dispenser?

Posted by FB – April 11, 2007 10:34 AM

Regarding double vs. single sinks: I am choosing to replace my old double sink with a large single sink for two reasons: I don't fill both sinks to wash dishes, and if I do wash some random stack I just let them dry on a towel on the counter until the next morning. I will be so glad to be able to soak roasting pans and cookie sheets in the sink, instead of resting them precariously on the edge (full of water just waiting to spill out all over the place). The other reason is that in the double sink, dishes with food remnants are placed in the larger side by my family (they wouldn't fit in the smaller side), then all those food scraps end up in the drain. Which means someone (me) has to scoop them out and put them in the smaller sink (with the garbage disposal). I have thought long and hard about this (and every other detail of my kitchen remodel), and the single sink is my final decision. Am also getting Delta Leland pull down faucet. I can't wait to use my new sink - of all the things in the kitchen!

Posted by Karen – April 19, 2007 1:32 PM

My wife & I just installed a new ROHL Allia sink with one large side and one smaller side. The disposal went into the smaller right side, on the advice of our contractor - but in our first week, we are still trying to figure out why? Most of our time is on the bigger side of the sink. I guess the smaller side could be used for food prep, but we haven't gotten that far in our use of the kitchen yet as we are still finalizing some details.

Can anyone help with some rationale of why to put a disposal on the big side versus the smaller?

Thanks in advance!

Posted by CC – April 26, 2007 12:25 AM

CC. That is exaclty why I am remodeling with a single sink. We currently have a largish side and one small side. The smaller has the disposal. It is worthless. I suggest you transfer the disposal to the larger side.

Posted by Micki – May 1, 2007 11:29 AM

We are getting a new granite countertop and undermount sink. We are thinking of going with a deep single bowl, white, cast iron sink. Our house is 94 years old and we have no stainless steel in our kitchen so we're thinking that the white would be more in keeping with the house. Any reason why stainless steel is better than cast iron?
Martha

Posted by martha bowhan – May 21, 2007 4:42 AM